CNN’s Don Lemon says that while “this has been a contentious election season, and people are fast and loose with the facts — if there are any,” the dramatic events have been a thankful boon for ratings.

“I was not surprised that Trump won . . . He had a very good chance of winning,” Lemon said in hindsight.

“But it is better for the news because the ratings will be better. There is so much controversy going on with it.”

Election night was the most watched night in CNN’s, as well as Fox News’, history.

Lemon admitted at an American Museum of Natural History gala that he can have trouble keeping his opinions to himself.

“Sometimes I want to say something, but I cannot say it on tape,” he said. “I have to bite my tongue.”